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Parkers Blue Ash Tavern Chef Josh House was one of many local chefs representing participating restaurants at the Cincinnati Zoo's Wild About Wine, Thursday, June 19. Chef House provided Lamb Sliders topped with Pesto mayo, tomato jam, feta and arugula.

Part of the Cincinnati Zoo's Toast to the Wild series, presented by KeyBank, these popular wine-tasting events are returning to the Zoo for their eighth year. Held in various locations throughout the park, each event features wine sampling, food-by-the-bite from local restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and up-close animal encounters. Proceeds from events benefit the Lindner Center for the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW).